Howdy from VA

[Wraith6761]

Howdy from Central VA! I'm Adam, and I got started with hammock camping around late March-early April last year (before this, I was a tarp and bivy guy). I understand warm-weather hanging, but could use some pointers on how to do this year-round...found this site, and figured why reinvent the wheel when I can ask others who've been doing this for a while?

As for why I decided to take to the trees, I got tired of Nature trying to share my sleeping bag with me...specifically, the 6+ ft snake that was trying to work his way into my bag for some cuddle time at 2am. Now, I'm all for communing with nature and the like, but sharing a sleeping bag is a bit much...at least buy me dinner and a movie first, eh? So, I decided that since I already enjoy napping in hammocks during the day, why not try it at night? I bought a Single Nest from ENO, a larger tarp, and some tree straps, and haven't looked back since.

[oldpappy]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of fellow Virginians here. At the top of this page you'll find "User CP". There you can edit your profile and signature to include what you are currently using. Then just ask and someone will assist in getting you set-up for cold weather - we love to help you spend your money:>) Lot of good cottage venders here as well that will help you get set up.

[baldchris]

Hello from west central virginia

[fiveonomo]

Hey man, how's it going? You have come to the right place for everything hammocks. I started at the end of 2012, got serious mid 2013 and never looked back. This site started out as just a place to learn from and it has become so much more. I love coming here and rarely miss a day. Tons of great people, great info and everything in between.
I am about an hour west of Richmond, grew up in Chesterfield and still work for Chesterfield County. I keep hoping someone will host a group hang close to the Richmond area soon. Maybe I should head it up, we shall see.
You can learn a lot here, everyone is here to help. See you around.

[Moondoggy]

Welcome from the NRV !

[Tuckahoe]

Welcome from Tidewater!

[Yojimbo]

Hello from the North, NoVa that is. We have a annual NoVa hang going late in the Fall. Many hiking hangs going in the Mountain areas. But yes, a central Va hang would be great.

[donig]

Hello from Richmond, VA!

[Tinmar]

Hello from NOVA

[SilvrSurfr]

Welcome from the Jersey Shore.